An early concept design for Patch of Sky was named Top Talent in Illustration at the 2019 Adobe Design Achievement Awards, from a pool of over two thousand worldwide entries. The book was later sold in a four-house auction to Dial Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Random House.

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A fiercely determined girl will do anything to help her best pig friend finally see the sky in this unique friendship story.
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Pia just found out the terrible news that pigs can’t look straight up,
which means her best friend and right-hand-pig Patches has never seen the sky.
If you ask her, that is absolutely CUCKOO BANANAS.
Now Pia is on a mission to share the beauty of the big wide sky with Patches . . . and she will do whatever it takes!
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From debut author-illustrator Nic Yulo comes this story of determination, empathy, and learning to look at the world (and the sky!) in a whole new way.
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DIAL BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS | PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE
“This endearing, lighthearted tale rests on an easy science concept... makes a fine springboard for imaginative thinking and art activities focused on helping pigs look upward. The colorful, lively, expressive illustrations, set mostly in square or rectangular panels, are appealing; readers will also appreciate the text, often set in colored type and including onomatopoeic sound words used to very dynamic effect.” — Kirkus
"This is a sweet, funny tale of a girl who wants to share her love of the sky with her best pal. Highly recommended for story times, classrooms, and one-on-one reading.” — School Library Journal
"Limited primary color palette combines with a goofy “did-you-know” premise to make a cheery, engaging storytime selection. The bold lines, matte colors, hand-lettered text, and plentiful onomatopoeia give a frenetic, made-by-kids feel that is sure to be crowd-pleasing, while comic-style panels move the story forward, stretching young readers’ visual literacy skills . . . amusingly demonstrates that new experiences are always better when shared." — BCCB

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